Microscopy Society Of America is located in Reston, VA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Microscopy Society Of America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Microscopy Society Of America generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $999.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE & DIFFUSE, FOR SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL GOALS, THE SCIENCE & PRACTICE OF MICROSCOPY, IMAGING & COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS & THE INSTRUMENTS & RESULTS RELATING TO SUCH ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL MEETING: THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS A SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE PROVIDING SYMPOSIUMS, LECTURES, PROGRAMMING AND TECHNOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL EXHIBITS TO ALL LEVELS OF MICROSCROPISTS AND IN ALL AREAS OF THE SCIENTIFIC SECTOR. THE EVENT ALSO RECOGNIZES AND HONORS ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD.
PUBLICATIONS: THE MICROSCOPY & MICROANALYSIS JOURNAL AND MICROSCOPY TODAY PUBLISH THE LATEST RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION IN THE FIELD OF MICROSCOPY AND RELATED AREAS.
EDUCATION COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND COMMITTEES: PRE AND POST MEETING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AND COMMITTEES EXIST TO SUPPORT, PLAN AND PROVIDE THESE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDED AS PART OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP.
AWARDS PROGRAM: RECOGNITION TO ALL LEVELS OF MICROSCOPISTS IN ALL AREAS OF MICROSCOPY ARE AWARDED EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. SOME BASED ON NOMINATION, OTHERS ON SUBMISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Esther Bullitt Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Gbur Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Crozier President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Brantner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deb Kelly President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Carey Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Virtual Inc Financial And Management Services | 12/30/21 | $300,787 |
Conference Managers Meeting Management Services | 12/30/21 | $112,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $166,113 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,347 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,113 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $984,956 |
Investment income | $178,888 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $179,785 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,509,742 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,750 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $437,287 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,149 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,659 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,100 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,439 |
Information technology | $138,384 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,747 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $106,701 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,821 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $999,227 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,148 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $294,790 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $119,837 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $79,868 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,688,920 |
Investments—other securities | $129,252 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,414,815 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,580 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $93,705 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $210,285 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,779,547 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $424,983 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,414,815 |
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Pacific Institute For Research And Evaluation Beltsville, MD | $11,378,296 | $15,441,152 |
Federation Of American Societies For Experimental Biology Rockville, MD | $23,764,452 | $12,011,053 |
American Society For Cell Biology Rockville, MD | $13,840,317 | $4,790,669 |
American Institute Of Biological Sciences Inc Herndon, VA | $3,358,341 | $2,793,916 |
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International Life Sciences Institute Washington, DC | $10,642,459 | $1,612,956 |
The Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Washington, DC | $1,795,497 | $1,811,107 |
Bionexus Foundation Inc Manassas, VA | $276,986,981 | $50,742,953 |
Microscopy Society Of America Reston, VA | $4,414,815 | $1,509,742 |
Us Term Limits Foundation Washington, DC | $831,295 | $2,387,689 |